Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) Semple
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 13(4): 557. 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080393
Common Names
- Brandegei
- Heterotheca
- Heterotheca Daisy
Synonyms
- Chrysopsis brandegei B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Heterotheca brandegei (also called Brandegei, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry forests and scrublands, and has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca brandegei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca brandegei is yellow and daisy-like, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca brandegei is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Heterotheca brandegei
Heterotheca brandegei can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Heterotheca brandegei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca brandegei?
Heterotheca brandegei
What are the common names of Heterotheca brandegei?
Common names for Heterotheca brandegei include Heterotheca, Brandegei, and Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Heterotheca brandegei?
Heterotheca brandegei is native to South America and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Heterotheca genus
Heterotheca subaxillaris,
Heterotheca stenophylla,
Heterotheca arizonica,
Heterotheca marginata,
Heterotheca pumila,
Heterotheca sierrablancensis,
Heterotheca mexicana,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca jonesii,
Heterotheca polothrix,
Heterotheca inuloides,
Heterotheca sessiliflora,
Heterotheca shevockii,
Heterotheca oregona,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca zionensis,
Heterotheca nitidula,
Heterotheca chihuahuana,
Heterotheca grandiflora,
Heterotheca brandegei,
Heterotheca rutteri,
Heterotheca fulcrata,
Heterotheca gypsophila,
Heterotheca camporum,
Heterotheca monarchensis,
Heterotheca viscida,
Heterotheca canescens,
Heterotheca villosa,
Heterotheca martirensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,